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Dalney Family History

Dalney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dolney, Darney, Dabney, Daney, Daley, Dalbey, Dalley, Halley, Dale

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Where is the Dalney family from?

You can see how Dalney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dalney families living in Virginia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dalney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dalney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dalney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Pointer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dalney. 100% of Dalney women worked as a Fur Pointer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Pointer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Dalney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Dalney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Dalney. For the veterans among your Dalney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dalney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dalney

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